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FGCU UCF Florida State Nova FIU University of South Florida St. Petersburg UNF USF Main Campus UT Lynn University Miami Florida| Florida Atlantic University | Ringling College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FAU | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,592 | 1,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #738 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fau.edu | ringling.edu | ||
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Costs |
FAU | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,522 | $48,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,374 | $48,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,536 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,711 | $55,752 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,334 | $18,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 93% |
Admission |
FAU | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,268 | 2,462 | ||
| Admitted | 19,734 | 1,593 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FAU | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FAU | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,861 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $279 |
Diversity |
FAU | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
FAU | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 54% | ||
Campus |
FAU | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Atlantic University is larger than than Ringling College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (29,592 students vs. 1,705 students)
FAU vs. Ringling College of Art and Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FAU or Ringling College of Art and Design?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 1,807.2% more expensive to attend than FAU for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $2,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234.6% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than Florida Atlantic University ($48,100.00 vs. $14,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Atlantic University than Ringling College of Art and Design ($9,711 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Atlantic University are 30% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($12,536 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ringling College of Art and Design than Florida Atlantic University (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ringling College of Art and Design students is 78.2% larger than aid received Florida Atlantic University ($18,411 vs. $10,334)
FAU vs. Ringling College of Art and Design Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FAU or Ringling College of Art and Design? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ringling College of Art and Design or FAU .
- Accepted freshman FAU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Ringling College of Art and Design (3.48)
- FAU has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Ringling College of Art and Design (64.7%)
FAU vs. Ringling College of Art and Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FAU or Ringling College of Art and Design? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Ringling College of Art and Design and FAU.
- The graduation rate at Ringling College of Art and Design is higher than Florida Atlantic University (66% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Florida Atlantic University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $41,800)
- Florida Atlantic University students graduate with a $10,139 lower median federal student loan debt than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($16,861 vs. $27,000)
- FAU graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($174 vs. $279)
- More Ringling College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FAU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/